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SB 355 — Maryland

Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court

Requiring both parties to be married, rather than one party, to appear before the clerk of a circuit court to apply for a marriage license.

Latest action: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 28, 2026

In committeeApplicants and ApplicationsCircuit CourtsClerks of CourtFamily LawLicensesMarriage

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Jan 23, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 28, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Justin Ready

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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